These Low Calorie Air Fryer Taquitos with Chicken and Cheese have 9.6 grams of protein and just 116 calories! Plus this healthy taquitos recipe is gluten free, and so easy to make. You can use leftover chicken, or rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Olive oil spray
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup mild salsa verde (or your favorite salsa)
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 corn tortillas
Low Calorie Air Fryer Taquitos with Chicken and Cheese
Healthy Chicken Taquitos Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: You can make these ahead of time then freeze for later. Just make sure to cook completely to ensure they do not fall apart.
Storage: Will hold for 5 days in the fridge and for 1 month in the freezer.
Reheating: Add to an oven at 200-250 degrees until warmed through. Or to the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Low Calorie Air Fryer Taquitos with Chicken and Cheese Recipe
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Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1 small yellow onion minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup mild salsa verde or your favorite salsa
- 1 cup shredded chicken
- ⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°.
- Heat a skillet on medium heat. Spray with olive oil and add in the onions. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Turn off the heat, and add in the salsa verde, chicken and cheese. Mix together.
- Steam the tortillas in the microwave according to package (wrap in a wet paper towel and cook for 30-60 seconds until hot and pliable).
- To each tortilla, scoop 3 tablespoons of the filling down the middle of the tortilla. Then roll the tortillas into taquitos.
- Place taquitos seam down in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching, and spray with olive oil. (Work in batches if needed.)
- Air fry for 6-9 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Flip taquitos over, spray with olive oil, and air fry for an additional 3-5 minutes.
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